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Joseph Szadkowski

Joseph Szadkowski

A graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in communications, Joseph Szadkowski has written about popular culture for The Washington Times for the past 30 years. He covers video games, comic books, new media and technology. 

 

Articles by Joseph Szadkowski

Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Philippe Petit  in "The Walk," now available on Blu-ray from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Blu-ray review: ‘The Walk’

A biographical drama arrives to home thaters to showcase the antics of legendary high-wire artist Philippe Petit and his attempt to stroll between the World Trade Center towers. Published January 8, 2016

Rupert Friend stars in "Hitman: Agent 47," now available on Blu-ray from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Blu-ray review: ‘Hitman: Agent 47’

A popular video game character returned to movie theaters last year and his effort now arrives on Blu-ray with some tempting extras to connect with fans. Published January 7, 2016

Benicio del Toro co-star in "Sicario," now available on Blu-ray from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

Blu-ray review: Sicario

Considered one of the best movies of 2015 by critics, director Denis Villeneuve gripping crime drama about the U.S. government's war on drugs arrives in the high-definition format. Published January 6, 2016

Zadzooks' gift ideas for pop culture readers includes Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History, The Walking Dead: The Popup Book and Marvel's The Avengers Encyclopedia. (Photograph by Joseph Szadkowski / The Washington Times)

Zadzooks: Gift Guide - Best books

Gift ideas include The Walking Dead: The Popup Book, Marvel's The Avengers Encyclopedia and Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History. Published December 14, 2015

Animation-loving teens and adults who also appreciate the beauty of sequential art will truly appreciate the "DC Comics Book and DVD Collection," a massive, slipcased set offering six of DC Entertainment's PG-13, high-definition cartoons and the comic-book collections that influenced them. (Photograph by Joseph Szadkowski / The Washington Times)

Zadzooks: Gift Guide for superhero watchers

Blu-ray and DVD gift ideas for superhero fans include Justice League Unlimited: The Complete Series, Ant Man and DC Comics Book and DVD Collection. Published December 13, 2015

Zadzooks' gift ideas for action figure fans include an Ultimate Avengers Masher, Ghillie Suit Sniper and Juggernaut from "Call of Duty," Selina Kyle and Jim Gordon from "Gotham," and Master Chief and Spartan Kelly-087 from "Halo 5."  (Photograph by Joseph Szadkowski / The Washington Times)

Zadzooks: Gift Guide for action figure fans

Gift ideas include Jim Gordon from "Gotham," Master Chief from "Halo 5," Marvel Super Hero Mashers Ultimate Avengers Set, Rick Grimes from "The Walking Dead," Arkham: Bruce Wayne and Batman and Ghillie Suit Sniper from "Call of Duty." Published December 12, 2015

Stuart co-stars in the animated film "Minions" now available on Blu-ray from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Blu-ray review: ‘Minions’

An animated blockbuster featuring Felonious Gro's favorite helpers arrives in the high definition format after a summer theatrical run earning over $1 billion worldwide. Published December 9, 2015

Movie and TV gift ideas to get in the holiday spirit include Home Alone: 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition  and Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas. (Photograph by Joseph Szadkowski / The Washington Times)

Gift Guide 2015: Best in Blu-ray and DVD (holidays)

Movie and TV gift ideas to get in the holiday spirit include Home Alone: 25th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition, The Original Christmas Classics Anniversary Collector's Edition Gift Set, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: 25th Anniversary Edition and Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas. Published November 28, 2015